Jewish and Hebrew Educator

Marcus is an experienced educator with a strong background in Judaic studies and Hebrew instruction. He teaches Judaica and Hebrew to 4th and 6th graders at Temple Akiba of Culver City, where he creates engaging, meaningful lessons for students. Marcus is passionate about connecting students with their heritage and helping them explore their Jewish identity through personalized, student-centered approaches. His commitment to building rapport with students allows him to provide individualized support and guidance throughout their learning journey.

Work experiences:
- Combat Soldier – I.D.F (Israeli Defense Forces) (Nov 2016 – Jul 2019)
- Religious School Teacher—Temple Akiba of Culver City (Aug 2024—Present): I teach Judaics and Hebrew to 4th—and 6th-grade students, creating engaging lessons incorporating music, art, and games. I also support student growth and community involvement, prepare weekly lessons, and implement didactic and kinesthetic activities.
Mentor at Hebrew Helpers (Nov 2024—Present): I work one-on-one with students, often supplemented by group and family sessions. I am beginning to teach 7th-grade students basic Hebrew until they master their Torah portion and deepen their understanding of their Jewish identities.

Qualifications:
- Fluent in Hebrew
- Modern Orthodox Jewish background and upbringing
- Formal Jewish education in Torah-related studies
- Lived in Israel for five total years in lifetime (as recently as 2020)
- Multiple years of experience teaching Hebrew (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, conversational speaking, slang, etc.)